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US S569

US S569
DRIVE-Safe Act Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act


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Introduced
02/26/2019
In Committee
02/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act or the DRIVE-Safe Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to promulgate regulations to implement an apprenticeship program for licensed commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.

AI Summary

This bill, the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act or the DRIVE-Safe Act, directs the Department of Transportation to promulgate regulations to implement an apprenticeship program for licensed commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21. The program requires apprentices to complete 120 hours of on-duty time, including 80 hours of driving time, and demonstrate competence in various driving skills. Apprentices must then complete an additional 280 hours of on-duty time, including 160 hours of driving time, and demonstrate further competence in areas like backing, fueling, and trip planning. During the probationary periods, apprentices must drive vehicles with certain safety technologies and be accompanied by an experienced driver. The bill also mandates record-keeping and remediation requirements for apprentices involved in reportable incidents.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (36)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 02/26/2019)

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